We had an overflow crowd for our April meeting in Clark Hall on the Case-Western Reserve Campus, since it had been advertised in The Cleveland Plain Dealer, and on a local radio station. Our guests were Karen Doornebos, author of Definitely Not Mr. Darcy, and Sandy Lerner, who writes under the name of Ava Farmer. Ms. Lerner’s book is Second Impressions. She also is the founder of the Chawton House Library.

Sandy Lerner reads from her book

Karen Doornebos entertains the crowd

No empty seats!

Each author discussed her work and Ms. Lerner told us about her desire to preserve writings by the approximately 3,000 women who wrote during the 19th century. The ladies had a question and answer period and autographed their books for us. Jane Austen Books was also on hand with a sampling of their wares.

Following the meeting the speakers and regular members were invited to the home of JoAnne Podis, where we enjoyed discussing our successful event!

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JASNA members

We are proud members of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Our region covers most of Northeast Ohio, including the greater Cleveland area, Akron/Canton, and as far west as Bay Village and Avon.

Our meetings range from academic discourses to dance lessons, but they are always fun and educational. Please feel free to visit the Previous Meetings page to see what type of merriment we've made in the past. If you are curious about JASNA, visit the Meeting Announcements page to find an upcoming event. Or for general questions, Contact Us.

It is such a happiness when good people get together - and they always do.